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Teaching Assistant: ASD Unit Tower Hamlets September 2026
Location: Tower Hamlets (near Mile End)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time Long-term (with the opportunity to become permanent)
Pay: GBP 100-GBP 120 per day (dependent on experience)
Teaching Assistant: Specialist ASD Unit
A highly regarded primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its specialist Autism provision from September 2026.
This rewarding Teaching Assistant role will be based within the school's ASD Unit, supporting a small group of pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated communication and sensory needs. Class sizes are deliberately small, allowing staff to provide highly personalised support in a structured and nurturing environment.
Working alongside a specialist teacher and experienced SEN team, the successful Teaching Assistant will help pupils develop their communication, independence, emotional regulation, and readiness for learning, while also supporting integration into mainstream classes where appropriate.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, You Will
- Support pupils within the specialist ASD Unit throughout the school day
- Deliver one-to-one and small-group learning activities tailored to EHCP outcomes
- Implement visual timetables, sensory strategies, and structured routines
- Encourage communication, social interaction, and independence
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and the SENCO to review pupil progress
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The Ideal Candidate
The School Is Looking For a Teaching Assistant Who
- Has experience supporting children with Autism in a school or specialist setting
- Understands the importance of consistency, routine, and structured learning
- Is calm, patient, and resilient when supporting pupils with complex needs
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
- Is passionate about inclusive education and SEND
Experience with PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism, or sensory integration approaches would be highly desirable, although training will be provided.
What the School Offers
- Competitive daily pay
- Extensive SEND training and ongoing professional development
- A well-resourced specialist ASD Unit
- Strong support from an experienced SENCO and multidisciplinary team
- Opportunity to progress into a permanent role
- A welcoming and inclusive school with an excellent reputation for SEND provision
If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to develop your career within a specialist Autism provision, apply today to be considered for this rewarding Teaching Assistant opportunity in Tower Hamlets.
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Reeson Education
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals, and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity, and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long-term, and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people, and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training, or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay.
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